To become a CPA in New Hampshire, you will need to meet the CPA Exam and license requirements set by the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy (State Board) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to licensure in the Granite State.
New Hampshire CPA Requirements
There are 3 major requirements to be aware of to become a CPA in New Hampshire: education, CPA Exam, and work experience requirements. Below is a brief outline of these and other provisions for CPA licensure:
| Social Security Requirement | Yes |
| Age, Citizenship, and Residency Requirements |
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| Good Moral Character | Yes |
| Education Requirements for Licensure | 150 hours (including a bachelor’s degree) |
| Pass the CPA Exam | Score at least 75 in each section within 18 months |
| Ethics Exam Requirements | No ethics exam is required |
| Work Experience Requirements | 1 year (1,500 hours) of full-time experience or 2,080 hours of part-time experience |
| International CPA Examination Program | Yes, is a participant |
Educational Requirements
Candidates in New Hampshire must meet the following CPA Exam education requirements to sit for the exam:
- A bachelor’s or higher degree with 120 semesters hours
- 30 semester hours in accounting subjects, including financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, and taxation
- 24 semester hours in business subjects other than accounting
Candidates must also meet the following CPA license education requirements to apply for licensure:
- Complete at least 150 semester hours of education
Work Experience Requirements
To obtain a CPA license in New Hampshire, candidates must gain at least 1 year (1,500 hours) of full-time work experience. If part-time, 2,080 hours are required in the 6 years preceding your application date for the 2-year requirement or 5 years preceding your application date for the 1-year requirement.
In both cases, candidates must complete 1,500 hours in accounting and/or audit skills certified by a CPA from the United States or an individual with a foreign designation that complies with RSA 309-B:7,X as determined by the State Board and NASBA. Experience may be gained in the areas of public accounting, industry, and/or government. Experience gained abroad must be verified by an active CPA in the United States.
New Hampshire CPA Exam & Licensing Fees
The New Hampshire CPA Exam education evaluation application fee is $96, followed by an exam application fee of $171 and per section application fee of $262.64.
| New Hampshire CPA Exam Fees | |
|---|---|
| Education Evaluation Application Fee | $96 |
| Exam Application Fee | $171 |
| Auditing and Attestation (AUD) | $262.64 |
| Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) | $262.64 |
| Regulation (REG) | $262.64 |
| ISC/BAR/TCP | $262.64 |
| Total: | $1,317.60 |
Pass the 3 core sections, AUD, FAR, and REG, and 1 discipline section: Information Systems and Controls (ISC), Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR), or Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP).
Once you’re ready to apply for your CPA license, you will need to pay an initial fee of $201. New Hampshire also allows license applications to be processed through the transfer of grades and reciprocity, with a fee of $201.
New Hampshire CPA License Renewal & CPE Requirements
New Hampshire CPAs are required to renew their licenses every 2 years. You will receive an email renewal notification at 60 days and within 15 days before the expiration of your license on June 30 of your license expiration year.
License holders are required to complete 80 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) every 2 years, with a minimum of 4 hours dedicated to ethics. Visit the State Board website for the latest on CPE requirements, renewal fees, and associated reporting forms.
New Hampshire CPA Exam: Exam Dates, Score Release, and Scheduling
When deciding to sit for the CPA Exam in New Hampshire, you should learn more about potential exam dates, score release dates, and the scheduling procedures for each section of the exam.
Exam Dates & Score Release
The CPA Exam is administered by CPA Examination Services (CPAES), a NASBA division. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA®) announces the CPA Exam score release dates, with scores accessible within 48 hours of the target score release date.
Exam Section Scheduling
Below is a guide to applying for and scheduling the CPA Exam:
Candidates applying for the New Hampshire CPA Exam can submit their applications by creating an Okta Account on the CPA Portal. Upon opening the account, you can access the CPA portal, where you can apply for the exam, make payments, submit documents, and receive a Notice To Schedule (NTS).
Applying for the education evaluation process is an important step to verify your eligibility for the New Hampshire CPA Exam. All of your educational transcripts must be sent directly from your institutions to CPAES. After completing the evaluation, your homepage will display an eligible evaluation status. Those who completed their education outside the United States can opt for services such as:
- NASBA International Evaluation Services (NIES)Â
- Foreign Academic Credential Service, Inc. (FACS)Â
- Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc. (ERES)
If you are eligible for the exam, start the exam section application process by paying both the exam application and exam section fees. You are only allowed to apply for 1 exam section for each application. You will receive an NTS post after the application process. Additionally, a Candidate Exam Section ID (CES ID) will be visible on your portal homepage. Note that there will be a separate NTS for each section exam.
The CPA Exam is scheduled using Prometric, which requires candidates to produce their NTS number and CES ID. You can schedule the exam based on your preferences and check for the nearest Prometric testing center.
You must score 75 or higher on all 4 CPA Exam sections.
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